Physics

What will I learn?

Physics allows us to understand, predict, and harness the basic forces of our universe. You will learn about the nature of basic things such as motion, force, energy, matter, heat, sound, light, and the structure of atoms.

What can I do with this course of study?

The Physics program provides a broad education in the physical sciences and prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution with training in areas like geophysics, biophysics, astronomy, molecular physics, elementary particle physics, and more.

What’s special about the program?

Physics faculty mission is to implement the mission of the college as it pertains to the field of Physics education at the freshman and sophomore levels. This mission is achieved by conducting introductory and intermediate courses and providing basic academic support services that promote student success and prepare students for more advanced courses at senior institutions. The Physics faculty strive to provide our students with curricula informed and shaped by physics education research as well as experience with the most current classroom learning technologies available.

What resources are available to students?

The Math Success Center is located in McCreless Hall (MCCH) 121 and offers walk-in tutoring for college and developmental level mathematics. It is open Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Students may also check out calculators for free by showing their student ID.

The STEM Academic Center is a study/resource center for students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math. This program plays an integral role in supporting and encouraging students to pursue STEM careers. The STEM Academic Center is located in the Chance Academic Center (CAC) 204. It is open to all students Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.